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Hurricane Helene Relief and NPPC on Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, ag organizations join forces to establish a relief fund for farmers whose livelihoods were upended by the storm, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.
Hurricanes Leave Mental Health Crisis and Income Spent on Food Steady
The Agribusiness Update
The devastation left by Hurricane Helene has intensified an ongoing mental health crisis in rural communities, where stress weighs heavier than ever, and in 2023, U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.2% of their disposable personal income on food, consistent with 2022
Georgia's Early Hurricane Estimates and Food & Ag Lobbying Report
The Agribusiness Update
The future is uncertain for thousands of Georgia farmers in the wake of recent hurricanes, and the Union of Concerned Scientists recently released a report analyzing the influence of lobbying on food and agriculture systems.
Vilsack on African Swine Fever and NCBA on BSE in Brazil
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack urges everyone to be informed about African Swine Fever, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association talks about Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in Brazil.
Wolf Culling Notice Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Fish & Wildlife promise to give one business-day notice of lethal protocol to remove problem wolves in order to give environmental groups time to request restraining order.
Puerto Rico Ag Relief and Dairy Worries About NAFTA
The Agribusiness Update
Puerto Rico Agricultural Relief Fund established, and U.S. Dairy worries about renegotiation of NAFTA.
Florida Citrus Clean-up and Farmers Planting More Cover Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Citrus growers in Florida clean-up after Hurricane Irma destroys half of crop, and USDA survey shows farmers planting more cover crops with good results.
Wildfire Insurance
Fruit Grower Report
Having the right insurance policy is key to protecting your home, farm or ranch from wildfire.